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dpeters · #1 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 01:08 AM

I made a small syntax error while adding some script to /usr/share/initramfs-tools/scripts/local. (This was to make the system boot in a degraded mode) Now the system will not boot.
So I booted from the CD and went into the Rescue Mode shell, did a cd to the appropriate directory, did a dir and there was my file "local". VIM was brought up and none of the keys work correctly due to the wrong terminal emulation. All I can do is start VIM and exit it. How does one change the emulation so VIM works correctly?

nixcraft · #2 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 06:07 PM

You are not using VIM. VIM is too big to load from rescue mode. You are using old good vi. To move keys use

Code:

   ** To move the cursor, press the h,j,k,l keys as indicated. **
             ^
             k              Hint:  The h key is at the left and moves left.
       < h       l >               The l key is at the right and moves right.
             j                     The j key looks like a down arrow.
             v
  1. Move the cursor around the screen until you are comfortable.

  2. Hold down the down key (j) until it repeats.
     Now you know how to move to the next lesson.

To insert press i

To save press w

To exit press q

Hope this helps. If you have access to another UNIX / Linux box see vi / vim tutorial, section moving keys.

Code:

vimtutor

unixmen · #3 (**permalink**) 13-01-2009, 12:59 AM

just use vi file
change or add some lines , then Esq :wq!

check the file with more file or cat .

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www.unixmen.net team

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